Heavenly yam delight
A sweet potato version of a favorite layered dessert. The perfect treat to make
when you’re in a hurry—wonderful! If you enjoy pumpkin, you’ll love this treat.
Makes 16 servings
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided
1/3 cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) container fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 (29-ounce) can sweet potatoes (yams), drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar,
pecans, and butter. Press into bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and remaining 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar until
creamy. Fold in 3/4 cup whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled
crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth. Spread
over cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving
Calories 205, Protein (g) 4, Carbohydrate (g) 33, Fat (g) 6, Cal. from Fat (%) 28,
Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 1, Sodium (mg) 143, Diabetic
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat
DOC’S NOTES: When your white blood cell count is low, this will surely give you
a lift. Remember your blood counts will normally only stay down for 4 to 7 days.